The phrase "granted leave to proceed" is correct and can be used in written English. It is used to indicate permission to move forward or proceed with something. For example, the judge "granted leave to proceed" with the case, allowing the lawyers to present their evidence.
Due to the location of the proposed pipeline, SWNJ moves that it be granted leave to intervene in the above referenced proceeding.
Granted leave to stay, they soon made themselves useful.
The ANC was granted leave to appeal the decision.
Towner was granted leave to the United Kingdom in January 1918.
One group, left to proceed at its own pace, worked hard.
Reactions were left to proceed in the dark for 2 h.
Thrombin cleavage was left to proceed overnight at 4°C with gentle agitation.
Thanks to Ludwig my first paper got accepted! The editor wrote me that my manuscript was well-written
Listya Utami K.
PhD Student in Biology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia